Northern Inyo Healthcare District is joining healthcare facilities across the nation in honoring Respiratory Therapists for the significant contributions they make as part of National Respiratory Care Week, Oct. 23-29.

Respiratory Therapists treat people with health care issues affecting the cardiopulmonary system such as asthma, emphysema, pneumonia, cardiovascular disorders, and trauma. At NIHD, Respiratory Therapists provide care and life support to the patients of the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and general hospital areas as well as their clinic. Click here to view the full article.